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Snowshoes and Sled Dogs: Wintering in the Yukon
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This photo collection provides a look at the fun side of winter life in the Yukon, Canada. View images of festivals, winter sports and hobbies, hunting, and cultural celebrations such as Christmas gatherings and masquerade balls. In English and Frenc ...
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http://tc.gov.yk.ca/archives/winter/ |
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Christmas in Mexico Cultural Articles
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Collection of articles about the celebration of Christmas and other December and January holidays in Mexico. Topics include Our Lady of Guadalupe Day on December 12, the first of nine posadas held on December 16, and Three Kings Day on January 6. Als ...
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http://www.inside-mexico.com/christmasinmexicoarticles.htm |
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Japanese Culture: Holidays
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Descriptions of Japanese holidays such as Coming of Age Day (second Monday of January), Constitution Day (May 3), Children's Day (May 5), Respect for the Aged Day (September 15), Culture Day (November 3), and the Emperor's Birthday (December 23). Fro ...
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http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/culture/holidays/01.html |
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No-Rooz, The Iranian New Year at Present Times
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Description of the origins and traditions of No-Rooz, the Iranian new year, which occurs at the vernal equinox in March. Discusses symbols, decorations, foods, activities, and greetings for No-Rooz. Also provides links to related articles about No-Ro ...
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http://www.iranchamber.com/culture/articles/norooz_iranian_new_year.php |
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Cinco de Mayo
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Statistics about the May 5 holiday that "marks the Mexican army's victory [in 1862] over the French invaders at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States, the celebration of this victory has come to be known simply as 'Cinco de Mayo.'" Inc ...
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http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013395.html |
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All About Japanese Hina Dolls
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"Every year on March 3rd, Japan celebrates the Doll Festival (Japanese, Hina Matsuri). Until recently, Girls' Day was also celebrated on March 3rd. On this day every year, families set up a special step-altar on which to arrange their Emperor an ...
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http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/dictio/data/senshoku/ |
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Australia Day
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"Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Aus ...
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http://www.australiaday.gov.au |
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Norooz, NoRuz, NowRuz (Persian New Year)
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Celebrated at the spring equinox, Nowrooz is the Persian New Year. The history and traditions of this Iranian holiday and its components (Haji Firuz, Chahar Shanbeh Suri, Fal-Gush, Haft-Sinn, and SeezDeh BeDar) are described in words and pictures at ...
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http://www.farsinet.com/norooz/ |
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St. Fagans National History Museum: Frequently Asked Questions
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This site addresses questions about Welsh history and heritage, including national dress, national emblems (such as the red dragon, leek, and daffodil), St. Dwynwen's Day (the January 25 celebration of the patron saint of friendship and love), St. Da ...
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http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/271/ |
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Mexico and Its Culture: Día de la Raza
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"In Mexico, October 12th is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Day of the Race. This date is honored in other countries as Columbus Day and under other names, but the event it commemorates and the way in which it is observed hav ...
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http://zedillo.presidencia.gob.mx/welcome/PAGES/culture/note_12oct.html |
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